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Soul of Rome Guide

Discover a new way to travel with these 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the heart of Rome

Carolina Vincenti author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Jonglez

Publishing:31st Mar '26

£14.99

This title is due to be published on 31st March, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

Soul of Rome Guide cover

Discover discreet locations, passionate authors and a unique, new approach to the art of travelling. Here are 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the heart of Rome in this beautifully-illustrated, pocket guide.

You’ve seen the Colloseum and the Trevi Fountains, what next? If we really want to experience the true essence of Rome today, where do we go? Soul of Rome is your guide to the best of what this city really is right now and how it’s evolving. 

What you’ll discover:

  • Where to eat the perfect spaghetti carbonara
  • Sleep beneath Renaissance frescoes in Rome’s most beautiful villa
  • Go for a bike ride on the Via Appia
  • Picnic in a magnificent garden
  • Dine at a fish market
  • Sink your teeth into one of the ten best pizzas in the world

Soul of Rome is written by native Roman, Carolina Vincenti. Celebrating both the old and the new, we’ll meet the guardians of the city’s authentic heritage and talk with the bright young things who are building its future, we’ll eat at hidden restaurants and explore the city’s long-forgotten corners. Join us as we experience the soul of Rome together.

Each guide in the “Soul of” collection includes:

  • the 30 best experiences a city has to offer
  • interviews with those who give the city its spirit
  • original illustrations that capture the city’s soul

Don’t miss - Hidden inside these guides, you will always find a very secret location, carefully selected, waiting to be discovered. Are you up for a challenge?

ISBN: 9782387150387

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 281g

128 pages